ICD-10-CM Q44.2 is the diagnosis code for Atresia of bile ducts. This code falls under the section "Other congenital malformations of the digestive system" within Chapter 17 — Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-QA0). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where Q44.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Q44.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Q44.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Atresia of bile ducts". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Q44.2 is Q44 ("Congenital malformations of gallbladder, bile ducts and liver"). Q44.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Q44.2 is located in Section Q38-Q45 — "Other congenital malformations of the digestive system" within Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use Q44.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Atresia of bile ducts" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Atresia of bile ducts is Q44.2.
Yes, Q44.2 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Q44.2 is in Chapter 17 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Q44.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.